- Apply ice packs or compresses to minimize swelling
- Do not take aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications (your doctor can provide you with a list of OTC medications to avoid)
- Do not smoke or be exposed to secondary smoke during recovery
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight
- Use a sunblock (minimum 15 SPF) to protect your skin
- Go to follow up appointments to reduce complications
First
visit:
Bandages usually removed. Stitches that are not absorbable will be removed after
3-10 days.
Return
to work:
3 days-3 weeks.
Exercise: 2 weeks after facial
surgery, 4 weeks after body work.
These are general guidelines. Your doctor knows
your specific situation best.
Depression
Depression
is common following cosmetic surgery. There are several factors that contribute
to post-operative depression, including:
- The anticipation and stress of preparing for surgery can have a rebound effect
- The medications, anesthesia and trauma of the surgery have physical effects that will affect your emotional well-being
- Stress and fear regarding complications
- Refraining from exercise can make you feel tired, blue, and out of sorts
- Adjusting to your new look
- Dealing with family and friends reactions to your surgery
- Feeling guilty about having the procedure
Expecting
to have a downtime and accepting it as normal will help you get back to normal
sooner. Take time to relax, meditate and care for yourself. It is also
important to have support from others. Be sure to ask for help from others. You
can also find support online with other people who have had the same procedure
and may have similar experiences.
Research
shows that overall depression rates decrease overall following cosmetic
surgery. Mean scores for depression* improved from 11.2 preoperatively to 6.5
at 1 month, and to 6.3 at 6 months after surgery.
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